Tag: Constitutional process
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Zambezi Governor Refuses UDP Petition for Dialogue with Government
Overview: A High-Stakes Rejection The Zambezi region’s political climate was stirred recently when Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi refused to accept a petition from United Democratic Party (UDP) members seeking a formal dialogue with the government. Led by Mishake Muyongo, the UDP has long positioned itself as a vocal advocate for constitutional dialogue, regional stability, and, for…
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Zambezi Governor Rejects UDP Secession Petition, Seeks Dialogue
Overview: A political standoff in Zambezi The governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula-Simushi, has publicly refused a petition from United Democratic Party (UDP) members who demand a formal dialogue with the central government. Led by Mishake Muyongo, UDP lawmakers and supporters argue that dialogue is the necessary first step toward national unity and regional grievances that…
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Parliament Nixes Afenyo-Markin Motion to Block Chief Justice Nominee Vetting
Background: A Contested Nomination in Parliament The minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, attempted to derail the vetting process for President John Dramani Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Afenyo-Markin argued that a pending court case and questions about the nominee’s credibility warranted a pause in the Appointment Committee’s scrutiny. However, the motion…